As Virginia begins the reopening process with Phase I, Richmond region business, community, and governmental leaders have come together to form ForwardRVA, a coalition focused on creating innovate reopening and planning framework. Retail Merchants is pleased to partner with other
Richmond region business, community, and governmental leaders have come together to form ForwardRVA, a coalition focused on creating an innovative reopening and planning framework. The immediate focus is to support businesses in reopening and operating safely. In the days and
From Perkins Law, by Eric C. Perkins, Esq.: Small business owners across America have scrambled over the past month to obtain over $5 billion in PPP loans with the promise that such loans will be forgiven if proceeds are used to
In an age where almost all businesses have become destination businesses, it can be hard to reach and attract new customers, and even retain those customers who’ve purchased from you previously. But there are little things, relatively easy things, that
Small businesses have long been called “brick and mortars” but in light of today’s COVID-19 crisis, many are pivoting quickly and shifting to online sales. Navigating new territory comes with a whole new set of challenges during good times, but
As the country bunkers down and braces for additional impact and fallout related to the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses, even those established ones who have served the community for decades, have been forced to take a page out of the
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a world-wide pandemic with experts advising that it’s not if the virus impacts your life, but rather when and to what extent. As business owners
Need to step-up your social media? Have you been considering influencer marketing, but you’re not sure where to start? The Richmond Experience partners receive direct exposure to thousands of engaged Richmond locals who are passionate about supporting the small biz
In 1960, if you wanted to advertise your products or business, you’d hire an advertising firm. In 2020, you should probably hire an influencer. This year, the influencer marketing industry is projected to hit close to $10 billion as it becomes
From Perkins Law, by Eric C. Perkins, Esq.: Seller financing is a common strategy in small business acquisitions to get deals done that otherwise would not be possible. Simply put, seller financing is a loan made by the seller of a
